Peeking In On Pash

Hello all! Just a quick update on Pashby's happenings. She is blossoming into a rather happy chunk and showing us her sassy personality more and more with each time I see her.

I just know she is going to love shopping- like her Aunt Jess!


Love this picture by Made You Look Photography.

Eat. Pray. Love.

In the past few months, I have become aware, more than ever, of the true power of prayer. It seems that when life throws a wrench in your plans or the carpet under your feet gets pulled out suddenly, the only thing to do is seek guidance and love. And I'll tell ya, the small prayers throughout the day are what has been keeping me going. Through all the life lessons and hardships I have faced these past few months, it is a blessing to know that my moments of worship are keeping me strong, optimistic, and ultimately overcoming these adversities. I know that with a difficult job and full-time graduate program, these are going to be the days that I look back on with hilarity and laughter. What doesn't kill us only makes us stronger right?

Aside from prayer, I have also been reading a fantastic book that warms my heart and gives hope to those crazy ambitions of mine.

287 Secrets of Reinventing Your Life: Big and Small Ways to Embrace New Possibilities

Whether you want to switch careers, be your own boss, start doing good in the world, or simply get in better shape, you'll find the inspiration and practical guidance you need to choose a new path and give yourself a happier, more fulfilling future. I feel so empowered to make change in my for the better- and you know what, I think I just might do that.

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Blessings

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, I have been reflecting on the past year and the many blessings and notions of gratitude I have. It is often easy to forget or dismiss what I have or the wonderful people in my life. Of course it is never intentional, I just seem to get caught up in always wanting and never seeming to have enough. Yes, guilty as charged.

Good thing a season of giving is right around the corner and it will hopefully put me in check. I vow to stop focusing on what I do NOT have, but rather on the oh so many blessings that I DO have. And boy are their many to count!

I am so Thankful to have such wonderful friends, family, and mentors in my life who never cease to amaze me in their many moments of wisdom and courage. I am overly gracious for my sweet puppy Jasper and the everyday joys that he brings to my life. I am also thankful for my new niece Pashby and the opportunity to be her Aunt Jess. And the list goes on and on.

But most importantly, I am grateful for my dear sweet husband, Cody. I'm not sure what I did
to deserve his endless support and patience; I'm afraid I will never figure that one out.So with all the many wonderful things and people to be thankful for, Cody is without a doubt at the top of the list.

When I count my blessings, I count you twice.